Princess Consort of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 188 Request Competition
Man'er put aside his thoughts and tasks, and went back to pack his bags.Although Luoyang is prosperous, her tribe is in the frontier, and she does not belong here.

Will there really be a day when the Turks will be able to look like Luoyang?

On the other hand, because Wu Yanxiu was forced to go to the banquet, Shen Sanwen and Wu Chengsi took turns preaching after the banquet, which made her feel even more depressed.

During the banquet, although he knew about the exchange of identities between Li Longji and Li Chengqi, everyone remained silent. This was already the decision of Emperor Wu and King Yin, so he also chose to remain silent.

Man'er recalled the little things on the grassland, and wanted to say goodbye to Wu Yanxiu, but thinking about his identity, Shen Sanwen's warning, gradually put his mind to rest.

The bright moon hangs high, as if laughing at the helplessness of the world.

Since you still regard the other party as a friend, having this heart is more important than saying goodbye.Not to meet is not embarrassing, just considerate.

The next day, Man'er went to eat breakfast again in the costume of a Dazhou woman.

I really miss Luoyang's breakfast, it's delicious.Before she leaves, she needs to have a full meal.

The early morning shops in the city are not as concentrated as the East and West Market. Occasionally there are some small stalls that sell on street corners early in the morning, and then disperse soon. The vendors that do not affect the pedestrian traffic and the city appearance, the city of Luoyang can accommodate them.

Unknowingly, Man'er walked to a place close to Prince Yin's mansion.

Maybe she should inquire about the character of the two sons?It is still too arbitrary to decide the life of someone else just by meeting and a few words.

If she was wearing Turkic clothing, these people would not pay attention to her, and the price would even be more expensive.But every morning, since Wu Yanxiu invited her, she disguised herself, and the people in the post house turned a blind eye.If you want to ask, now is the best time.

Man'er bought a pastry, and pretended to chat casually, "I heard that there are two young masters in the Yin Palace, and I was lucky enough to meet the eldest son yesterday. That young master is quite like your majesty. Dou, maybe in the future I can become a soldier of one side, defending the family and the country."

The businessman next to him packed it up for him, and replied with a smile, "Girl, I think you have misunderstood the person. My family is on duty in the mansion. The eldest son of the prince is very quiet, loves learning, and is similar to the prince. If you want to be a general, only the little overlord from the Princess Mansion is determined to be a general."

Man'er: "A person who is quiet and loves learning may not have the heart of a warrior. I think the eldest son is competitive, but the prince's younger son is indisputable."

The businessman really laughed, "Can this little old man know better than you? You still don't believe it. The eldest son's poems and books are well-known in Chang'an City. Don't think he is young, he treats everyone very well." Gentle and polite. Which young master has a different temperament, even the Wu family will not give in, he dares to push back directly. I heard that he has suffered a lot, who is the one who is competitive. You, must It must have been the wrong person."

Man'er was a little puzzled, what's going on?The peddler described the two of them as having wrong personalities!She couldn't help but continued to ask, "The eldest son is Li Chengqi, the youngest son is Li Longji, and the eldest son is the shorter and thinner one, right?"

The businessman quickly waved his hand and asked her to whisper, "That's wrong, the eldest son is old and quiet, how can he be thinner than the active young master? Don't call the names of a few young masters in front of my stall to make people It’s not good if you misunderstand.”

He didn't read the almanac when he went out today, he was also a little stupid to see such a silly girl, why discuss these things with her?

Man'er understood and paid the money.It's just that I was very unhappy in my heart, and put the pastry in my hand back to the stall, "I don't want it."

Then turned away.

Seeing him like this, the businessman murmured in his heart, this little girl is really strange, she paid the money and then refused it, after thinking about it, she might really be a guest of the palace, he called several times for you to take the money back, but the man didn't turn her head back gone.

Man'er went back to the post house, looked at the little girl, and felt even more angry.

The little girl looked at her empty hands, where was the pastry she promised to bring?Seeing her look a little angry again, "Sister Man'er, what's wrong with you?"

Man'er replied loudly, "It's too much to deceive people. At the banquet yesterday, Li Longji and Li Chengqi recognized each other's identities, and the Emperor of Zhou actually indulged them like this. Is it to deceive me that I am Turkic and incompetent?"

The little girl panicked when she yelled loudly, "Sister, don't be angry, aren't they all princes?"

The more Man'er thought about it, the more angry he became. There is a big difference between a brave prince and a cowardly prince.Immediately find the staff of the post station to inform that they want to see the emperor.

Another three days later, Man'er waited until Emperor Wu summoned him.

Because she felt cheated, she was not timid in the face of Emperor Wu, "His Majesty the Great Zhou Emperor promised me to choose a marriage partner, but in the end he allowed the two princes to switch identities, which is unfair to the Turks."

Emperor Wu snorted coldly, "Fair? The Turkic people actually know the word fair. Do you think I would like to make peace with you? If it wasn't for Yanxiu being trapped in Turkic, I don't want to go to war and waste people's money. So the thieves are clamoring to interfere every day. Da Zhou Li Chu's behavior, I will let him know what fairness is."

Man'er became angry, "Emperor Da Zhou called us Khan so much, what else is there to say? This is also an act of reluctance to start a war? Is your majesty asking for war?"

Emperor Wu laughed angrily, "Even if it's you, the grandson of my wife is a high-ranking man, let alone the daughter of a Turkic general. Cheng Qi is the eldest son of Prince Yin and has a good temper, so you can be content.

If you are here to declare war on behalf of Mochuo, Dazhou will never refuse to fight, I agree, and you can immediately take your people back to Turkic. "

Man'er was at a loss for words for a moment, but what could she do?
Is it really going to war with Da Zhou?

It will be winter soon. Dazhou has a large population and abundant food reserves, so it can delay the war. However, the Turks are weak, and they can gain something by attacking when Dazhou is unprepared. If they come to Luoyang to declare war, Dazhou may not let it go. .

Man'er could only make compromises, "Turkic came here only for peace, hoping to live in peace with Great Zhou. Please allow Turkic Khan's daughter to marry Li Longji, Prince Yin's youngest son."

Emperor Wu replied in a deep voice: "The letter of state has already been issued, and there is absolutely no possibility of changing it. There is a saying in the Great Zhou Dynasty called Jinkou Yuyan, and I am definitely not an emperor who changes every day."

If Man'er could speak well when she came in, maybe she could consider comforting her.But the little girl first accused her of being unfair to the Turks, and then threatened her by starting a war, so naturally she didn't have to speak up.

Man'er had also imagined these situations in his heart. To be reasonable, the emperor of Zhou Dynasty agreed to make a marriage, because he was willing to make friends with the Turks, and he would not be so tough.

But reality taught her a lesson.

Therefore, Man'er could only stay low and be small, "I hope His Majesty the Great Zhou Emperor will give him a chance, and Turkic is willing to marry Li Longji, the grandson of His Majesty."

Emperor Wu picked up the memorial on one side, "Go down, I've made up my mind."

Man'er looked at the guards who came up and made gestures, and tried hard for the last time, "Man'er has one more word. The Turkic warriors respect the generals of the Tang Dynasty very much, and hope to have a friendly and fair contest. If the Turkic wins, can you Create a new marriage certificate."

(End of this chapter)